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The Self-Trust Behind Doing What You Don’t Enjoy

Apr 25, 2025
my dogs pulling showing that not all worthwhile endeavors are enjoyable

🐾 I love my dogs.
They’re my kids.
One came from the streets—feral, afraid, and fierce.
The other? Her puppy—born just before her rescue.

They’re the heart of my world.
They’ve taught me more about trust, patience, and persistence than almost anything else in the last 7 years.

We go to the park twice a day—not because it’s convenient (it’s not).
Not because it’s always joyful (it isn’t).
But because they love it.
Because I love them.
And because… well, neither of them will walk in the neighborhood. (One won’t turn left. The other won’t turn right. No, seriously.)

So, every day:
I load them into the car, drive to the park, and attempt what we loosely call “a walk.”

And every day… I kind of hate it.


They sniff everything.
Roll in things.
Refuse to walk at the same pace or in the same direction.
And I? Just want to move. Stretch. Walk.

But I’ve stopped trying to love the walk.
Because here’s the truth:

You don’t have to love every step of something to love what it creates.

I love that they get their car rides.
I love the park.
I love being the person who does what she doesn’t like in service of something she does.

And that?
That’s the same skill it takes to build a business.
To create change.
To commit to big goals.
To grow.

We’re so used to trying to enjoy the process that we forget— Sometimes the process isn’t enjoyable. But it’s still worth it.

Because we don’t do it just for ease or pleasure.
We do it for impact.
For who we want to be.
For what we want to make possible.

So I’m curious— What’s something you hate… but still do because it’s worth it?
Tell me below.

And if you’ve ever wondered whether disliking part of the process means you’re out of alignment?
👉 It doesn’t. It means you’re human.
And maybe?
It means you’re growing.

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Dawn Ledet

The Self Trust Coach

Dawn Ledet, renowned as The Self Trust Coach, is not your typical life coach. With an impressive background and a profound understanding of self-trust, Dawn has become a trusted guide for countless individuals seeking personal and professional transformation. Dawn's journey is marked by a deep acknowledgment of her own struggles with self-doubt and a lack of self-trust. Despite her remarkable achievements, she knows what it's like to feel like it's never enough, to be plagued by self-judgment and criticism, and to chase external validation. During a crucial turning point, Dawn discovered the power of self-trust. She learned that it's not a complex process, but rather a journey of self-discovery, vulnerability, and self-compassion. She decided to share this life-changing insight with others. As host of The Self Trust Solution Podcast, creator of THE SELF TRUST LAB- The Coaching Program to Build Self Trust and Achieve Your Goals, and many blog posts and articles, Dawn is on a mission to help individuals build a profound connection with themselves and cultivate unshakeable self-trust. She wants her clients to aspire to greatness, break free from self-imposed limitations, and stop deferring their dreams. Specializing in dismantling the barriers of push, pull, perfectionism, procrastination, and punishment, allows her clients to embrace their true potential. In Dawn Ledet, you'll find not just a coach but a compassionate and knowledgeable partner dedicated to helping you find peace and freedom within your own mind so that you can focus on taking your unique gifts out into the world. If you're ready to break free from self-doubt and embark on a journey of self-trust and achievement, Dawn is here to guide you every step of the way.